Geelrys (South African Yellow Rice With Raisins)

Submitted by Nif_H

"Geelrys is one of many South African dishes with roots in the Dutch East Indies. This sunny yellow side dish is the traditional accompaniment to Recipe #456518. Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 4 cups water or 4 cups stock
• 2 1⁄2 cups long-grain rice
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 -2 tablespoon sugar, white or brown
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1⁄2 cup raisins (sultanas are best)
• butter (optional)

directions

1. Add the water or stock to a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add the remaining ingredients and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover tightly and simmer for 15 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and set aside, covered, for another 5-10 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick, fluff with a fork and serve hot.
3. Optional, Stir 1-2 tablespoons of butter into the cooked rice at the end.

Reviews

[rpmazur]

Delicious! My rice required a little bit more water but otherwise I followed the recipe to a t. Served with African peanut and ginger chicken (recipe nr 249625). Thanks for posting it.

 

[Elmotoo]

Excellent stuff. I made it to go with your Bobotie. Also tagged in African Tag 10/2013. :)

 

[januarybride]

This is wonderful!! So glad I tried it! Very pretty, flavorful, and easy to make! Made for ZWT7 for Team Emerald City Shakers for the Vegetarian Challenge. Served it aside a vegetarian "meatless" loaf with fried plantains for a fun African meal. Thanks for sharing

 

[mary winecoff]

Great yellow rice recipe that is quick and easy to do. I only added 1 Tablespoon of the sugar (white) because I thought the sweetness of the raisins would be enough. Love the cinnamon! This went great with roast chicken.